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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.04, 3,036.30 and 1,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.04, 3,036.30 and 1,268.52 is: 1,750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.04 : 3,036.30 = 1,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.04/3,036.30 = 1,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.04x = 3,036.30 × 1,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.04x = 3,851,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,607.28/2,200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.70

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